Business
How to Write a Graphic Design Proposal That Wins Clients
Have you ever pitched a graphic design client without preparing a proposal for them? To try the same question another way: When someone reaches out to you about your freelance services, do you send them a clear graphic design proposal to secure the contract? (Forgive us for being so blunt and intrusive, but…
Read MoreTop 5 Networking Tips to Get Freelance Clients
Truth be told, there’s never been more ways to network your graphic design freelance business. There was a day when the “ad men” ruled the roost. A freelancer didn’t have a chance. It was all “in house” and it was all at the big agencies. Well, the times have changed and we’re glad…
Read MoreRaised Her Rates and Quit Her Job – How This Brand Designer Did It!
Have you ever thought about starting a freelance graphic design studio? Or wondered how to get freelance clients and be your own boss? Our Aventive Academy graduates have started and grown their design businesses, and we’re sharing their stories with you in our Student Success series. Today we’re speaking with Morgan Pantoja, a…
Read MoreHow to Talk About Your Design Services
As a creative, you fell in love with the idea of selling your services through graphic design freelancing. You want to be your own boss and to work with great clients. To become the successful entrepreneur of your dreams, you need to figure out how to get graphic design clients! This will involve taking…
Read MoreHow to Become a Successful Freelance Graphic Designer
Do you work a 9-to-5 job but dream of having your own freelance graphic design business, with happy clients who enjoy your creative work? Do you think about having your own schedule and working as much (or as little) as you want? Does it occur to you that your employer is taking home profit…
Read MoreHow to Stand Out as a Freelance Graphic Designer
Have you ever caught yourself in a downward spiral, wondering how to get graphic design clients? Wondering why clients would choose you as a freelance graphic designer? You know the feeling…when that nasty imposter syndrome starts questioning your capabilities. It can be a doubly bad feeling when there’s a slow-down in inquiries at…
Read MoreWe’ll Show You How to Raise Your Freelancing Rates!
You are a freelancer — and, because you’re reading this blog, we think you might be a graphic design freelancer. You know what it means to struggle to pay the bills with your freelance earnings. It’s a grind. We know! Fortunately, we survived — and we know you will too, because you’re here. You…
Read MoreHow to Create a Graphic Design Portfolio That Attracts Clients
You have your own freelance graphic design business and you’re wondering how to get new clients. You’ve opened the door… so where is the eager crowd of clients wanting your terrific services!? Maybe you thought about improving your website and portfolio, but you’ve put it off, and the pressure to have billable projects is…
Read MoreMaking an Extra $2,000 Per Month – How This Freelance Designer Does It
Have you wondered what it really takes to start a freelance graphic design business? Or maybe you’re read to take your freelancing full-time and are looking for real-life inspiration! Our Aventive Academy graduates have done it all, and we’re sharing their stories with you in our Student Success series. Today we’re speaking with…
Read MoreThe Most Effective Ways to Promote Your Graphic Design Business
Have you taken the leap, moving from working for someone else to having your own graphic design business? You’ve likely thought about your business name already, but have you given careful thought to how you will promote your new freelance business? Do you know how to find clients when you’re just starting out? And,…
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